Rabbit Island animal abuser gets suspended sentence
The 25-year-old man from Otsu City, charged with violating the Animal Welfare Act for torturing rabbits and kicking one to
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82-year-old in trouble for gun-mania
An 82-year-old gun enthusiast has been referred to prosecutors for allegedly possessing a large collection of handguns and live ammunition.
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Man Found Dead in Mikumarikyo Forest Park
Man Found Dead in Mikumarikyo Forest Park; Police Investigating Suspected Homicide
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Miyajima Fireworks Festival to return
Miyajima’s fireworks festival is making a return this year after a 6 year hiatus.
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Experts OK wooden reconstruction of Hiroshima Castle keep
A committee of experts has agreed to pursue a new reconstruction of Hiroshima Castle’s main keep, this time in wood.
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Hiroshima Peace Website Hacked, Personal Information Stolen
The Hiroshima for Global Peace website has been hacked, and almost 4000 items of personal data, including names, addresses, and
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Hiroshima Carp 2025 preseason game tickets now on sale
Tickets for Hiroshima Carp’s 2025 preseason exhibition home games are now on sale.
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Peace Ceremony restrictions violate constitution: Hiroshima Bar Association
Restrictions on entry to Hiroshima Peace Ceremony are excessive and violate freedom of expression guaranteed by the constitution, says the
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Onomichi snatch thefts, 2 in one night
Onomichi police are looking for a suspect they believe carried out two snatch thefts in different parts of Onomichi’s shopping district last night, January 28.
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Man arrested on suspicion of killing Rabbit Island bunny
A 25-year-old man from Shiga Prefecture was arrested on January on suspicion of inflicting cruelty on a rabbit on Okunoshima Island, which is popularly known as “Rabbit Island.”
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